2010-10-07 17:24:08 Liz Andrews-Wilson law 2010-10-07 17:26:00 Liz Andrews-Wilson law YORYM-DF4281 AMPULLA A very fine example of a cast lead ampulla. Ampullae were an important kind of pilgrim souvenir in the medieval period. They were designed to contain a dose of thaumaturgic water, which would have been given to the pilgrims at the shrines and holy wells (Spencer, 1990 (part 2), p. 86). This example dates to between circa 1350-1530. All of the ampulla survives; apart from one lug which has broken off. The rim has been pinched to seal it. This ampulla is decorated with a relief design. One surface features a six petalled flower within a circle. There are chevrons around the edge of the circular border. The reverse of the flask is undecorated and it has been crushed. One suspension lug survives, it is a rounded types. Similar examples can be seen in Spencer, 1990 (part 2), p86. A very fine example of a cast lead ampulla. Ampullae were an important kind of pilgrim souvenir in the medieval period. They were designed to contain a dose of thaumaturgic water, which would have been given to the pilgrims at the shrines and holy wells (Spencer, 1990 (part 2), p. 86). This examp... This ampulla was recorded at the East Riding Museums Service and the information was passed to the FLO. The FLO has not seen the ampulla and has used the photograph taken at the East Riding Museums Service for this record. Lead Cast MEDIEVAL MEDIEVAL Early POST MEDIEVAL Early 1350 1530 Incomplete 2010-10-07 17:24:08 EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE POINT( ) Calculated from postcode SE72SW SE7422 29.06.2003 Gardening 1 YORYM Creative Commons Non Commercial Share Alike - The Portable Antiquities Scheme 2010 These records can be reproduced in a non commercial enviroment as long as the original recorder is cited. The Portable Antiquities Scheme info@finds.org.uk No fees are applicable.